Commission on Science and Literature

Organised by the Commission on Science and Literature (CoSciLit)
Hosted by the Birmingham Institute for Sustainability and Climate Action (BISCA)

In 2023, to coincide with COP28, CoSciLit and the University of Birmingham (UK and UAE) hosted an online symposium showcasing papers by early career researchers on the question ‘How can literary studies contribute to a just transition to sustainable society?’ Two years on, we invite you to join us for another online symposium examining how stories themselves, of all kinds, can contribute to our understanding of climate change and to the struggle to make our societies more sustainable. The first three panels will comprise presentations by researchers and practitioners joining us from Australia, Asia and Africa. The fourth, fifth and sixth panels will respond directly to COP30 in Brazil and report on associated events and activities.